Monday, July 13, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Beautiful Living Nature through Photography!
After 'fong fei kei' by 2 photography teachers, 'FINALLY!' Hubby and I just started our photography classes on 18 Feb 2009, every Wed from 8:00 - 9:30pm.
The class is interesting! I started to understand and learn a lot how to capture better photographs. I don't really like to use my new SLR camera, it's well kept in the sun-dry cabinet most of the time.
Even after 2 classes, I'm still always confuse with the 'technical figure', confuse about the "The Exposure Triangle", the inter-relation between these 3 in order to get a better picture! Huh!
We just had our first outing in Ulam Yam yesterday early in the morning. I took about 350 photos with different set-up, but only a very few that I am quite satisfy! After this, I started to fall in love to my camera. I started to read the 'instruction manual' now, heheh... :P
For the outing, we were focus in using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode to have some control of the aperture and camera will automatically set the shutter speeds to obtain the correct exposure suiting the subject brightness. For better understanding, I experiment taking a series of shots with different aperture settings from the smallest setting to the largest. Wow! The photos are lovely! I'm able to see how the main impact that aperture had on images was with regards to Depth of Field (DOF). i.e with large depths of field (and small Apertures); shallow DOF with large aperture.
Here is the 1st stop along the road side. Hubby and I's looking at each other and asking 'What to take'???!!! heheh... However, we stayed in the place quite a while once we started taking photos. We managed to get some nice pics.
Our teacher, Ya Hua (in blue shirt - http://yahuatan05.multiply.com/) was explaining something to the guys. I use to call him 亚华师兄 :) He is a very kind, friendly, understanding, patient and helpful teacher. Really thankful and lucky to be able to learn under him as I'm kind of 'slow' learner in this subject. Most importantly, thanks for his selflessly sharing all the time to help the students to understand better in order to produce better work! :D
Got some nice macro pic 1st time with the AV mode without the macro lens.
SS: 1/83s
AV: 1/4
ISO 100
Exposure: 0.00eV
Center Weighted Average
Focal Length: 105mm
AWB
SS: 1/166s
AV: 1/4
ISO 100
Exposure: 0.00eV
Center Weighted Average
Focal Length: 95mm
AWB
Here is the 2nd spot to take water fall pictures. Staying in this place even longer. It's really train our patient to get a suitable time/lights for better photograph.
SS: 1/16s
AV: 1/4
ISO 100
Exposure: 0.00eV
Center Weighted Average
Focal Length: 24mm
AWB
SS: 1/3s
AV: 1/9.9
SS: 1/1s
AV: 1/14.1
SS: 1.6104902
AV: 1/22.6
Looking forward for the next class and outing again! I'm just falling in love...
再接再厉! ^_^
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Confinement Ladies Contact @ Malaysia
Glad that I found this! Reference for the mommies or mom-to-be...
1.Siew Ying (Age 50+) h/p: 017-2496998
2.Har Jie (Jinjang, KL) h/p: 012-9318072 *
3.Foong Jie h/p: 012-4380925
4.Yook Jie h/p: 012-6872988
5.Kam Jie (Shah Alam) h/p: 016-2665336
hse: 03-51213515 OR son's h/p: 012-2693155
6.Yoong Jie h/p: 016-3408133 *
7.Ying Jie h/p: 016-9589324
8.Mdm. Ong h/p: 012-4639108 hse: 05-8483133 (wz bad comments)
9.Ah Foong Jie h/p: 016-2200995
10.Mdm. Pang (Melaka) h/p: 012-9722368 hse: 06-3367949 *
11.Lan Jie hse: 03-41495217
12.Mdm. Wong Swee Yong (Bentong) hse: 09-2221099
13.Aunty Qiu Ju (JB) hse: 07-7553906
14.Nyme Jie (5th Sis) (Sitiwan) hse: 05-6919079
15.Mrs. Ngiam h/p: 019-7580034
16.Wu Shen (Age 50+) h/p: 012-6613114
17.Aunty Ah Kiaw (Lim Sui Tew) (Sg. Petani) hse: 04-4424489 OR Son's h/p: 012-4525343
18.Sally Lim (Confinement House) h/p: 016-3571929 hse: 03-42974371
19.Jin Liang (金娘） Melaka h/p: 016-6110339
Wishing All Mommies or Mom-to-be enjoy the motherhood.
source: http://www.mamypokoclub.com/
1.Siew Ying (Age 50+) h/p: 017-2496998
2.Har Jie (Jinjang, KL) h/p: 012-9318072 *
3.Foong Jie h/p: 012-4380925
4.Yook Jie h/p: 012-6872988
5.Kam Jie (Shah Alam) h/p: 016-2665336
hse: 03-51213515 OR son's h/p: 012-2693155
6.Yoong Jie h/p: 016-3408133 *
7.Ying Jie h/p: 016-9589324
8.Mdm. Ong h/p: 012-4639108 hse: 05-8483133 (wz bad comments)
9.Ah Foong Jie h/p: 016-2200995
10.Mdm. Pang (Melaka) h/p: 012-9722368 hse: 06-3367949 *
11.Lan Jie hse: 03-41495217
12.Mdm. Wong Swee Yong (Bentong) hse: 09-2221099
13.Aunty Qiu Ju (JB) hse: 07-7553906
14.Nyme Jie (5th Sis) (Sitiwan) hse: 05-6919079
15.Mrs. Ngiam h/p: 019-7580034
16.Wu Shen (Age 50+) h/p: 012-6613114
17.Aunty Ah Kiaw (Lim Sui Tew) (Sg. Petani) hse: 04-4424489 OR Son's h/p: 012-4525343
18.Sally Lim (Confinement House) h/p: 016-3571929 hse: 03-42974371
19.Jin Liang (金娘） Melaka h/p: 016-6110339
Wishing All Mommies or Mom-to-be enjoy the motherhood.
source: http://www.mamypokoclub.com/
Important:
Pls read comment from KX!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Impression: Li-Jiang [印象:麗江] @ Day 6 - 11Feb08
“一个曾经被遗忘的王国
一座至今无人登顶的神秘之山
一场用灵魂书写的演出
一场用心灵观看的盛宴
一场我们白日里做的梦。。。”
outdoor theater
Most of the best thing in our trip started at Li Jiang on the 5th day onwards. So, I can't wait to share with you one of the best show - "Impression: Li-Jiang". It's was unforgettable! I personally love the show very much. Thus, I like the theme song ［回家］ badly (:P) even I don't understand what is't about (sing in Naxi language). But, I feel very touching. So, I can't help to stop my tears while watching the show with the music.
group photos (except Mr&Ms Chong) with Li Jiang tour guide - 小李
"Impression: Li-Jiang" is a local cultural show performed by more than 400 locals of the 10 ethnic groups and about 100 horses. It's lead by film director Zhang Yi Mou (张艺谋) (director of Hero, House of Flying Daggers), Fan Yue (樊跃)and Wang Chao Ge (王潮歌). The show takes place inside Jade Dragon Snow Mountain [玉龙雪山] Park at 3500m in an outdoor theater，which was specifically designed to showcase the mountain and used as a backdrop. The show was aims to provide an insight into the lives of the region's ethnic groups especially Naxi, Yi and Bai through song and dance.
茶马古道
对酒雪山
天上人间
打跳组歌
鼓舞祭天
祈福仪式
叫天，天答应
许愿，愿就灵
我在这等你再来！
More info:
http://www.yx-lj.com/
http://china.org.cn/english/2006/Jul/175626.htm
Check out video @ "youtube.com", hope you will like the show too!
Lijiang Impression - Introduction
==============================
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdPLJH3vFf8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCkhMgHHRP4&feature=related
印象麗江。片首
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcjijLpiPxQ
印象麗江【Impression on Li-Jiang】
=========================
Episode 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxMo1_NMreM&feature=related
Episode 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_ojMP5VO1Q&feature=related
Episode 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gxhGNWcWyk&feature=related
天籁之音 "印象丽江" 主题曲 - ［回家］
==============================
演唱:西若如(纳西族)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdPLJH3vFf8&feature=related
歌词大意:
在这里 每一天 每一天
我们都在享受
大自然的洗礼 阳光的洗礼 雪与山的洗礼 水与草的洗礼
被黝黑的皮肤洗礼 被高亢的吼声洗礼 被直灼的目光洗礼
被粗糙的双手洗礼 被无邪的笑容洗礼
直到现在
站在这里的 我们
清澈 通体透明 目光纯净
直到现在
我们发现 活著 是如此真实 美好
我们凭什么 不去感恩生命
在这里的你们 和我们一样
远离了钢筋水泥的喧嚣 洗净了凡庸俗事的困扰
从未有过的 快乐地大口呼吸
难道这不是大自然给予的恩泽么？
难道这不是大自然给予的厚待么？
请把你的双手交* 放在额头
让你的目光遂远 向著天的方向
双手合十 展开你的双臂
高举过头 许下你的愿望吧
在这个神奇的地方 它给予我们想要的快乐
许下你最想实现的愿望
跟著我们 穿过这扇憧憬的神奇之门
将你的愿望 留在这盛满五谷的香炉中 留在印象丽江
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdPLJH3vFf8&feature=related
Will upload more photos about the show to my 'Picasa Web Album' soon... Enjoy! ^_^
===================================================================== LIJIANG, YUNNAN PROVINCE (美丽的云南麗江) - ( Travelogue )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnXM4IYqBA4&feature=related
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
China trip to Yunan [Kunming - Da Li - Li Jiang]@6-17 Feb 2008
We usually travel during Chinese New Year as hubby can have long holidays. Somehow, our plan keep changing this year. Suppose, we wanted to join hubby's friends to Italy then we can extend - free and easy by ourself to other Europe countries. Also, I might be able to visit my friends and brother in UK:P, but most people said winter is not a good time travel to Europe. Then, we wanted to join another group of friends to Hokkaido, Japan. Again, the plan was not success as it's too cold as well. Then, we want to go to India. Actually, I'm the one who want to go again, and again...! So 'we' can travel, at the same time to attend Yoga & meditation courses 'together'. Heheh...XD But, blah blah blah... Finally, we decided to go to China as hubby said must go to China before RMB is expensive. As people advised, it's really not a good time travel to China during CNY as it's their long public holidays and it's really crowded with tourists locally and internationally.
This is our 2nd trip to China. We went to the north China on 2004 - Harbin/Jiling/Shenyang/Dalian/Beijing... etc. We joint Yangtze Cruise & Tour's 08 days Kunming/Dali/Lijiang tour from 6-13Feb'08. As usual, we extended our trip; free and easy by ourself till 17Feb'08. We planned to travel up to Zhong Dian (中甸）or Shangri-la, 198km north west of Li Jiang, which is the next best place to Tibet. Unfortunately, weather was bad which we were not able to do so. Sigh! Anyway, we just travelled around Li Jiang for that few days! We like this place so much and we'll go back again.
Yangtze was recommended by few friends who used to travel around China. We were quite last minute (as usual! sigh!), we signed up the tour only on the 23rd Jan 2008. So, we don't have much choice. The good thing was there were only 8 of us - 4 couples for this tour!
2 Feb'08: woke up very early in the morning and reached KLIA around 630am.
Flight Schedule:
KUL/KUNMING (MAS MH 352) 0900 - 1235
Day 1@6Feb08: KL - Kunming [吉隆坡-昆明(西山龙门-大观楼)]
Kunming: located at the heart of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, is the capital of Yunnan Province. Encircled by mountains and adjoining the highland Dianchi Lake in the south, Kunming is a city of picturesque landscapes. Kunming's highland scenery is alluring and fascinating. Its people are known for their varied and exotic customs. Kunming is famous for its Camellia Dai, Bamboo Craftwork, Dai Brocade Jewelry, Mushrooms, Sani Ethnic, Wax Dyed Cloth, Yunnan Bronze ware, Yunnan tobacco and Zharan.
Excursion to the Western Hills and walk through the Dragon Gate.
Western Hill Dragon Gate 西山龙门
The Western Hills, about 15 km from Kunming city, the forest reserve lie along the western shore of Dianchi Lake. It stretches from north to south for about 40 km; altitude of 2,500 metres above sea level. The Hills resemble a reclining maiden lying on the banks of Dianchi Lake with her long hair flowing down into the lake. So it have the nickname of the "A Sleeping Beauty Hills".
In actuality, the Western Hills is a forested and lovely park which is perfect for hiking. Some of the major sites include: Huating Temple (Huating Si), an ancient Buddhist temple that was originally a retreat for the local ruler; Taihua Temple (Taihua Si), with its charming orchard courtyard; Sanqing Pavilion (Sanqingge), a Daoist temple dedicated to that religion's three major deities; and Dragon Gate (Longmen), a collection of Daoist caves and sculptures.
left [L]: Entrance of 'Western Hill Dragon Gate'
right [R]: Isn't easy with the tool!
L: What a beautiful flower during winter!
R: Can you see us through the mirror?:P
Datiange or the Dragon Gate, a temple eyrie on the side of a sheer cliff is the best place to get some idea of how magnificent the sights are. Standing at the Dragon Gate, you can enjoy the beauty of the vast Dianchi Lake. It was said, "Once on the Dragon Gate, your fortune will be made."
"Visiting Kunming without ascending the Dragon Gate is as regretful as visiting Hanzhou without seeing the West Lake."
Grand View Park 大观楼
Grand View Park sits on the northern shores of the Dian Lake, is named after a famous structure called Grand View Tower. The park used to be a private. garden owned by the Mu family. In 1690, large-scale construction was carried out with flowers, trees, ponds, causeways, pavilions and halls added to it.
The park provides a spectacular view across sparkling Dianchi Lake to the distant Western Hills.
Among the ancient architectures in this park, the three-storey Grand View Tower (Daguan Pavilion), rebuilt in 1883 is decorated with flying eaves and splendid paintings. It wa . On the pavilion's lakeside facade hang two 5-meter-long tablets on which a couplet was written by Sun Ranweng, a famous poet of the Qing dynasty. Consisting of 180 Chinese characters, this couplet is reputed as the longest couplet throughout China.
Kunming is a city to be shared -- its sunshine, blue skies, fragrant flowers, leisure pursuits, relaxed ambience... Flowers bloom in a riot of color and plants flourish all year round (most on autumn and winter seasons), thus giving Kunming another name, "Spring City."
Note:
We have taken around 4800 photos (scary!), so I need lot of time sitting down to do the write-up, to filter - sort out - upload the photos! What a tiring day! heheh...
Please be patient yeah! ...to be continued... :P
This is our 2nd trip to China. We went to the north China on 2004 - Harbin/Jiling/Shenyang/Dalian/Beijing... etc. We joint Yangtze Cruise & Tour's 08 days Kunming/Dali/Lijiang tour from 6-13Feb'08. As usual, we extended our trip; free and easy by ourself till 17Feb'08. We planned to travel up to Zhong Dian (中甸）or Shangri-la, 198km north west of Li Jiang, which is the next best place to Tibet. Unfortunately, weather was bad which we were not able to do so. Sigh! Anyway, we just travelled around Li Jiang for that few days! We like this place so much and we'll go back again.
Yangtze was recommended by few friends who used to travel around China. We were quite last minute (as usual! sigh!), we signed up the tour only on the 23rd Jan 2008. So, we don't have much choice. The good thing was there were only 8 of us - 4 couples for this tour!
2 Feb'08: woke up very early in the morning and reached KLIA around 630am.
Flight Schedule:
KUL/KUNMING (MAS MH 352) 0900 - 1235
Day 1@6Feb08: KL - Kunming [吉隆坡-昆明(西山龙门-大观楼)]
Kunming: located at the heart of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, is the capital of Yunnan Province. Encircled by mountains and adjoining the highland Dianchi Lake in the south, Kunming is a city of picturesque landscapes. Kunming's highland scenery is alluring and fascinating. Its people are known for their varied and exotic customs. Kunming is famous for its Camellia Dai, Bamboo Craftwork, Dai Brocade Jewelry, Mushrooms, Sani Ethnic, Wax Dyed Cloth, Yunnan Bronze ware, Yunnan tobacco and Zharan.
On the way to 1st destination - 西山龙门
Excursion to the Western Hills and walk through the Dragon Gate.
Western Hill Dragon Gate 西山龙门
The Western Hills, about 15 km from Kunming city, the forest reserve lie along the western shore of Dianchi Lake. It stretches from north to south for about 40 km; altitude of 2,500 metres above sea level. The Hills resemble a reclining maiden lying on the banks of Dianchi Lake with her long hair flowing down into the lake. So it have the nickname of the "A Sleeping Beauty Hills".
In actuality, the Western Hills is a forested and lovely park which is perfect for hiking. Some of the major sites include: Huating Temple (Huating Si), an ancient Buddhist temple that was originally a retreat for the local ruler; Taihua Temple (Taihua Si), with its charming orchard courtyard; Sanqing Pavilion (Sanqingge), a Daoist temple dedicated to that religion's three major deities; and Dragon Gate (Longmen), a collection of Daoist caves and sculptures.
left [L]: Entrance of 'Western Hill Dragon Gate'
right [R]: Isn't easy with the tool!
L: What a beautiful flower during winter!
R: Can you see us through the mirror?:P
Datiange or the Dragon Gate, a temple eyrie on the side of a sheer cliff is the best place to get some idea of how magnificent the sights are. Standing at the Dragon Gate, you can enjoy the beauty of the vast Dianchi Lake. It was said, "Once on the Dragon Gate, your fortune will be made."
"Visiting Kunming without ascending the Dragon Gate is as regretful as visiting Hanzhou without seeing the West Lake."
Grand View Park 大观楼
Grand View Park sits on the northern shores of the Dian Lake, is named after a famous structure called Grand View Tower. The park used to be a private. garden owned by the Mu family. In 1690, large-scale construction was carried out with flowers, trees, ponds, causeways, pavilions and halls added to it.
The park provides a spectacular view across sparkling Dianchi Lake to the distant Western Hills.
Among the ancient architectures in this park, the three-storey Grand View Tower (Daguan Pavilion), rebuilt in 1883 is decorated with flying eaves and splendid paintings. It wa . On the pavilion's lakeside facade hang two 5-meter-long tablets on which a couplet was written by Sun Ranweng, a famous poet of the Qing dynasty. Consisting of 180 Chinese characters, this couplet is reputed as the longest couplet throughout China.
Kunming is a city to be shared -- its sunshine, blue skies, fragrant flowers, leisure pursuits, relaxed ambience... Flowers bloom in a riot of color and plants flourish all year round (most on autumn and winter seasons), thus giving Kunming another name, "Spring City."
Personal feelings and beautiful sceneries mix together in this couplet, adding more charm to this park. Standing on the pavilion, people could have an overview of the park and the sceneries nearby. 
Note:
We have taken around 4800 photos (scary!), so I need lot of time sitting down to do the write-up, to filter - sort out - upload the photos! What a tiring day! heheh...
Please be patient yeah! ...to be continued... :P
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